Backend QA Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we create the technologies that support those who keep our communities safe. We build the "Safety and Security Ecosystem," a mission-critical bridge between public safety agencies and enterprises that allows for a proactive approach to security. Our team focuses on the foundational layer where information meets understanding. By ensuring our APIs and data streams are flawless, we empower first responders and businesses to act with effortless insight and effective action. We don't just build software; we build the foundation of safety so that people can live their best because they feel safe.

Job Description

As a QA Engineer for our backend systems, you will be a hero behind the scenes, ensuring that the critical data flowing through our ecosystem is accurate and reliable when it matters most. You will not just "test code"; you will safeguard the integrity of communications that save lives. In this impact-driven role, you will:

• Design and execute sophisticated API test cases that validate business logic and functional performance
• Collaborate with engineering teams within an Agile framework to drive continuous testing and remove "haystacks" of data, leaving only the "needles" of actionable intelligence
• Safeguard our systems by identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring that every request and response meets the highest standards of data integrity
• Automate testing solutions within our CI/CD pipelines to ensure that our technology remains resilient in the harshest conditions
• Mentor fellow team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and shared accountability for the safety of our customers.
  
  

Basic Requirements

Basic Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in Test Analysis with a dedicated focus on API testing
• Advanced English Proficiency (Written and verbal)

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• 2+ years of professional experience in development using C# or other object-oriented programming languages
• Experience in designing, developing, and automating API test cases using industry-standard tools like Postman, SoapUI, or RESTful services
• Proven ability to work within an Agile and Scrum environment
• Experience using Git for version control
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Haves)

• Exposure to Security testing, including authorization vulnerabilities and sensitive data exposure
• Knowledge of Load and Performance tools such as k6, JMeter, or Gatling
• Experience with Azure DevOps for Test Management and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments
• Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level, Agile Testing, or Advanced Test Analyst
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  
  

In Return For Your Expertise, We’ll Support You In This New Challenge With Coaching & Development Every Step Of The Way. Also, To Reward Your Hard Work, You’ll Get

• PTO 20 Days

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• Life Cover - Life, dread disease, salary protection - this is covered in full by RD and not out of CTC.
• Fully Remote - set you up to work from home - laptop and accessories.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions South Africa (Proprietary) Limited

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.